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CHERRY  AND  FAIR  STAR, 


GRAND  EASTERN  SPECTACLE 


TWO  ACTS. 


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^i'ng'  of  Damascus 

Giaffer^  Chief  Magistrate  of  (he 

Nourreddin^  an  officer 

Sanguinbeck 

Topack 

Hassanbad 

Cherry 

Hunters 

JVbrab  \  Servant*  to  Hassanbad 
Captain  of  the  port 
Fire  King 
Tradesmen 

Aririana 
Papillo 
Fair  Star 

Fairies 


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CHERRY  AND  FAIR  STAR, 


)  EASTERN  SPECTACLE, 

m 

TWO  ACTS, 

ACT  I. 

SCENE  L 

A  most  picturesque  Forest,  with  water  falls.  Birds  of 
all  descriptions  are  flying,  feeding,  and  perching  on 
the  branches — while  Fairies  with  wings,  are  flying — 
others  come  dancing  on — all  partaking  of  dresses  of 
Feathers. 

CHORUS.— Fairies. 

Morning  dews  the  sun  dispelling, 
Fairy  spirits  quit  your  dwelling ;        / 
Leave  your  groves  with  flowrets  crown'd, 
Ctuit  each  shady  haunt  around ; 
On  your  fleecy  pinions  borne, 
While  bright  sols  the  hills  adorn, 
Spirits  of  the  buoyant  airr 
Hither,  hither,  quick  repair. 

1st.  Fai.  Say,  why  does  our  mistress,  Queen  of  our 
tribe,  the  potent  Aririanar  summon  us  hither  1 

2d.  FaL  As  yet  we  know  not  but  it  is  our  duty  to  obey 
her  will.  But  see  the  dove  of  Venus,  the  Messenger  of 
our  mistress,  descends  and  lo !  our  Queen  appears. 

[The  Queen  of  the  Fairies  descends  in  a  Car  composed 
of  Feathers  of  the  Peacock^  Sec. 


6  CHERRY    AN»   FAIR   8TAR. 


Fai.  Hail !  All  powerful  mistress,  Gluecn  Aririana  I 
Queen.  This  ready  attendance,  at  my  call,  claims  mv 

thanks ;  but  one  I  miss,  whom  most  I  needed — where  is 

Papillo,  my  nimble  spright  1 

Music. — Enter  Papillo,  l.  h. 

Pap.  Potent  Queen,  pardon  my  tardy  attendance. 

Queen.  Papillo,  to  thy  care  I  must  consign  a  charge, 
that  claims  my  most  especial  care,  see  you  well  perform 
my  bidding — listen — A  youth  and  maiden,  who,  from 
their  infancy,  I  have  guarded  from  the  wicked  designs  of 
their  oppressors,  now  need  my  more  than  usual  protect- 
ing power;  which  task,  I  assign  to  thee  Papillo.  Speed 
thee  to  the  cluster  of  Isles,  which  stand  in  the  midst 
of  the  Great  Sea ;  to  the  one  whose  bold  and  rugged 
promontory  will  mark  it  out  from  all  the  rest,  on  that 
island  you  will  find  the  objects  of  my  care,  whose  forms 
will  at  once  assure  you,  'tis  them  you  must  protect — 
guard  the  youth  and  maiden  from  the  wicked  power  of 
their  persecutors — assume  such  forms  as  time  or  cir- 
cumstance may  direct.  Be  vigilant,  and  be  sure  of  re- 
ward most  ample.    Away,  to  your  task. 

SONG. — GLueen  and  Chorus  of  Fairies. 

Light  skim  thro'  the  air, 
To  yon  Isle  quick  repair ; 
Let  no  danger  invade 
The  youth,  or  the  maid ! 
To  your  task  then  away, 
My  commands  straight  obey. 

Papillo. 

To  my  task  I'll  away, 
Your  commands  to  obey. 

Chorus. 

To  your  task  then  away, 
Your  commands  straight  obey. 

[Papillo  exit,  l.  h.  the  Queen  L.  H.  u.  k. 
[Toe  others  exeunt  u.  e.  l.  h.  and  r.  h. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR. 


SCENE  II. 

The  front  represents  a  Forest  with  a  view  of  the  Sea, 
and  part  of  a  wrecked  Vessel  in  the  distance — A  high 
promontory. 

Sanguinbeck  appears  on  the  overhanging  cliff,  R.  H. 
u.  e.  he  descends ;  he  is  exhausted,  and  his  dress  in 
disorder — [Music.] 

Sang.  So — landed  with  life,  the  cargo  and  crew  gone 
to  the  bottom;  well,  Sanguinbeck,  this  is  not  the  first 
time  fortune  has  frown' d  on  you,  yet  never  more  severely, 
for  when  a  prisoner  in  the  dungeons  of  Cyprus,  e'en 
there  she  be  friended  you. — Mystrength  had  almost  fail'd 
me  as  I  clang  to  the  overhanging  rock — faint  and  ex- 
hausted— no  habitation  near — no  relief — I  am  faint  with 
hunger,  and  my  limbs  forsake  me.  [Mime— -falls, 

A  voice  calls,  without — Hillio !  Hillio !  r.  u.  e. 

Sang.  Hark  a  voice — Hillio! — Again!  I  knew  the 
sound ! 

Voice  again — Hillio ! 

Sang.  'Tis  nearer! 

Topack  appears  on  the  rock}  r.  H.  u.  e. 

Sang.  Ah !  it  is  Topack,  my  slave,  whom  I  have  ever 
treated  with  severity — well,  well,  we  are  equals  now — 

Top.  Hillio ! 

Sang.  Hillio !  Hillio  !  Topack !  it  is  I,  thy  master. 

Top.  Master,  is  it  you  1 

Sang.  Ay  !  come !  come ! 

[Topack  runs  to  him  as  fast  as  he  can  down  the  rock, 

[Musk, 

Top.  Master,  Master,  I  thought  I  was  the  only  being 
sav'd  of  all  our  crew. 

Sang.  No — you  have  a  partner  in  your  suffering — 
once  your  master,  now  your  fellow. 

^Top.  Nay,  master,  you  are  still  my  commander:— 
the  ship  is  gone,  but  her  captain  's  sav'd,  and  while  you 
are  above  water,  Topack  will  serve  you. 


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Sang  Honest  fellow !  but  how  to  steer  1  in  what  lati- 
tude are  we  1 

Top.  [Looking  about. — Music.]  Oh  !  master,  mark  I 
[starts  in  horror.] 

Sang.  Well,  what  alarms  you  1 

Top.  Remember  you  not  this  land? 

Sang.  No,  never  before  to  my  knowledge  saw  I  it. 

Top.  Yes,  master  but  we  hare. 

Sang.  When  ? 

Top.  'Tis  long  since. 

Sang*  On  what  cruise  1 

Top.  A  wicked  one !  remember  you  the  two  Infants 
of  Cyprus,  wlu>— 

Sang.  Ay,  I  see,  I  know, — I  now  remember,  yet  if— 
but  no,  it  cannot  be;  it  is,  it  is  the  shore; — the  over- 
fianging  cliff !  each  circumstance,  like  a  tale  long  forgot, 
now  returns  with  double  force  upon  my  memory ! — 
It  was  here,  here,  on  this  very  shore,  I  left  them  naked 
and  expos'd  to  the  mercy  of  Providence. 

[Music— falls. 

Top.  Nay,  master,  master,  if— 

Hassanbad  without — Hillio !  Hillio !  p.  s. 
Top.  Some  one  approaches  f  Master !  master  L 
Enter  Hassanbad,  r.  h. 

Hass.  Hillio !  hillio  \  boy !  Where  can  this  soit  of 
mine  have  stray'd?  I  have  been  on  the  alert  since 
daybreak,  and  not  a  single  animal  have  I  started — 
Biped  or  quadruped ! — Last  night's  storm  has  driven 
all  into  their  coverts,  and  he  has  pursued  them  to  their 
retreats — Hollo-!  what  game  have  we  here!  of  what 
breed  are  you?  speak  if  you  can ! 

Top.  Master !  master  ! 

Hass.  Now,  who,  and  what  are  you,  that  are  stretch- 
ing yourselves  on  the  ground  like  wounded  deer  1 

Sang.  Shipwreck'd  strangers. 

Hass.  What,  by  last  night's  storm  1 

Sang.  Even  so. 

J  lass.  It  was  a  terrible  one  indeed ;  but  we  are  used 
to  them  on  this  island,  and  a  hurricane  at  night,  is  a 


CHERRY   AND    FAIR   STAR.  9 

sure  token  of  a  brilliant  morning. — At  what  point  were 
you  wrecked  1 

Sang.  Yonder,  at  the  foot  of  that  high  promontory : — 
There  beneath  the  devouring  waves,  all  I  once  possess'd 
lies  buried,  and  we  are  almost  expiring  for  want  of 
food. 

Hass.  Why,  then,  follow  me,  and  you  shall  have  it. 

[going,  R.  H. 

Sang.  Thanks !  thanks. 

Hass.  From  whence  came  you  1 

Sang.  From  the  port  of  Bosora. 

Hass.  And  whither  were  ye  bound  1 

Sang.  To  Carthagena  with  merchandise. 

Hass.  And  all  gone  to  the  bottom  1 

Sang.  All  except  myself,  the  master,  and  this  poor 
fellow. 

Hass.  Well,  well,  cheer  up !  for  what  can  be  done  to 
comfort  you,  freely  will  I  give — our  island  is  not  over 
wealthy,  but  I  have  enough,  and  something  to  spare  for 
the  unfortunate,  and  the  poor  shipwreck'd  sufferers,  of 
any  nation,  have  the  first  claim  to  what  humanity  can 
bestow — so  come,  my  dwelling  is  not  far  distant ;  I  was 
pursuing  my  morning  sport  in  the  chace,  and  if,  instead 
of  killing  a  buck,  I  have  rescued  two  fellow  creatures 
from  an  untimely  end — I  shall  think  it  the  best  morn- 
ing's work  I  ever  had.     So,  come,  come! 

[Music. — Exeunt,  R.  H. 

SCENE  III. 


The  villa,  and  grounds  of  Hassanbad.  The  villa 
on  one  side  with  green  blinds— flat  roofed,  in  the 
Turkish,  or  Italian  style — The  grounds  neat  and 
fanciful  various  plants — In  the  centre,  among  others^ 
an  Aloe  in  a  tub. 

Enter  Fair   Star  from  the  house. 

F.  Star.  Cherry  and  my  father  not  yet  return'd  from 
the  chase;  they  stay  unusually  long  this  morning.  I 
wish  my  brother  were  not  so  fond  of  the  sports  of  the 


10  CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR. 

forest ;  I  fear,  each  morn  of  his  departure,  some  accident 
before  his  return — hark  !  hark  !  'tis  the  horn — no — no, 
it  was  but  the  wind ! — I'll  ascend  the  hill,  and  try  if  I 
can  discern  his  approach.  [exit  R.  H. 

[The  Aloe  opens  and  expands  its  flower s,  and  the  fairy 
Papillo  is  seen  to  rise  from  it — she  alights  and  comet 
forward. 

Pap.  So — yonder  is  the  villa  that  contains  the  objects 
of  my  care — now,  I  must  do  the  bidding  of  my  mistress 
Aririana. — But  what  shape  shall  I  assume!  I  will  try 
the  touchstone  of  charity — Ah !  Fair  Star  comes  !  I  must 
away!  [hides  betiind,  R.  u.  E. 

Re-enter  Fair  Star,  r.  h. 

F.  Star.  What  do  I  see !  the  aloe  in  bloom  1  Sure, 
some  spirit  hovers  o'er  our  Island — I  have  strain'd  my 
eyes  in  vain,  I  cannot  discern  them ! — If  they  were  near, 
I  am  sure  my  brother  would  give  the  accustom' d  signal 
of  his  approach,  by  sounding  his  horn — I  am  very,  very 
uneasy  at  his  stay. 

[Papillo  appears  as  a  poor  old  woman%  r.  tj.  e. 

F.  Star.  What  want  you,  good  woman  1 

Pap.  Charity,  charity,  sweet  maid !  Alack !  I  am  old 
and  poor,  and  have  travel!' d  far. 

F.  Star.  There,  there  is  a  piece  of  gold  to  assist  you  on 
your  way. 

Pap.  Thanks !  thanks,  [starts  at  seeing  her  hand.} 

F.  Star.  What  alarms  you  1 

Pap.  Let  me  behold  the  lines  of  your  hand,  sweet 
maid,  and  I  will  tell  you  if  my  thoughts  are  true. 

F.  Stqr.  There,  [showing  her  harid.] 

Pap.  I  was  right — these  fines  foretell  days  to  come,  of 
wonderous  change  of  fortune  to  thee  and  thine. 

F.  Star.  If  you  know  aught  relating  to  me,  my  bro~ 
ther,  or  my  dear  father,  Hassanbad,  impart  it. 

Pap.  Hassanbad  is  not  thy  father. 

F.  Star.  Not  my  father  ? 

Pap.  No. 

F.  Star.  But  is  he  the  father  of  Cherry  1 

Pap.  Of  neither,  nor  are  ye  natives  of  these  shores. 

F.  Star.  How  know  you  this  1  And,  if  it  be  true,  oh* 
tell  me  who  my  parents  are  1 


CHERRY   AND   FAIR   STAR.  11 

Pap.  The  secret  is  veil'd  in  obscurity,  which  time 
alone  can  clear — Nay,  scorn  not  my  words,  Fair  Star  I 
and  so,  farewell !  [she  vanishes,  R,  H. 

F.  Star.  Nay,  nay,  stay,  and  tell  me  if— she  is  gone — 
vanish' d !  have  my  senses  wandered  1 — No,  such  a  one  I 
beheld,  and  still  her  words  dwell  on  my  ear — Hassan- 
bad  is  not  thy  father,  nor  the  father  of  Cherry,  nor  are 
ye  natives  of  this  land ! 

Hass.  [without,  r.  h.]  Come,  come,  cheer  up,  you're  at 
home  now. 

F.  Star.  Ha !  it  is  my  father,  Hassanbad — good  hea- 
vens !  two  strangers,  and  Cherry  not  with  him !  I  can- 
not now  encounter  them,  this  strange  woman,  and  her 
words  have  made  such  deep  impression  on  my  heart-^-I 
would  fain  chase  them  away,  but  it  will  not  be  !  Ah ! 
they  are  here  !  I  must  begone  ! 

[Music. — Exit  into  house,  l.  h. 

Enter  Hassanbad,  showing  in  Sanguinbeck  and 
Topack,  r.  H. 

Hass.  So,  so  that's  well ;  here  we  are  at  last ;  to  the 
hungry  and  weary,  every  yard  seems  a  furlong,  Gaib ! 
Norab !  r. 

Enter  Gaib  and  Norab,  l.  h. 

Quick  a  seat !  a  seat ! 

[they  exit  and  re-enter  bringing  on  table  and  seats. 
now  wine  and  refreshments — quick !  quick ! — these  two 
poor  fellows  were  shipwreck' d  last  night  on  our  coast, 
and  need  our  aid.  Why  in  the  name  of  all  that  is  won- 
derful, what  have  we  here  ?— the  Aloe  in  blossom ! — why 
it  has  sprung  up  like  a  dart — it  was  scarce  freed  from  the 
root  this  morning,  when  I  went  forth  to  the  chace. 

[the  table  spread — Topack  devours  most  eagerly. 
so — so — but  gently,  gently,  my  good  fellow,  or  you'll 
choke  yourself— he  bolts  like  an  ostrich — spare  not,  but 
don't  rat  it  so  fast — your  master  would  have  but  a  bad 
chance  with  you,  if  you  and  he  were  oblig'd  to  share  the 
Jiast  day's  ration — so — that's  well ;  there,  and  now  a  cup 


12  CHERRY   AND    FAIR    STAR. 

of  right  muscadine  to  warm  the  silt  water  in  your  sto- 
mach— come — I'll  join  you — [drinks.]  Well,  and  now, 
how  feel  you  after  that  1 

Sang.  Thanks,  refresh'd  in  body  and  in  spirit 

Hass.  That's  well — and,  you  my  other  friend,  how  are 
you  after  your  repast — better  ? 

Top.  Yes. 

Hass.  Why  you  look  better,  your  sallow  cheek  has 
the  tinge  of  health  on  it  already,  and  your  eye  sparkle* 
like  a  brilliant  jet ! 

Top.  You  are  merry,  sir — 

Hass.  Merry ! — and  so  shall  you  be  too,  anon  ;  for  I 
am  sure  by  your  face  you  are  a  merry  fellow !  I  wish  I 
could  say  as  much  for  your  master — but  true,  he  has 
cause  for  being  sad ! — all  gone ! — well,  well,— come,  sir, 
t'other  glass. 

Sang.  No  more — I  am  recruited  well,  and  in  such  an 
enchanting  place,  health  and  (strength  must  quick  return. 

Hass.  You  like  it  then;  that's  well ; — if  good  food,  a 
comfortable  couch,  and  the  sports  of  the  chace  can  com- 
pensate for  the  loss  of  your  vessel,  why  partake  of  them 
freely  'till  you  can  again  find  means  to  return  to  your 
native  place — Gaib,  where' s  my  daughter  1 
r-  Gaib.  In  the  conservatory,  sir — 

Hass.  Tell  her  to  come  to  me — I  want  to  introduce  two 
strangers  to  her.        ' 

[exit  Gaib  and  Norab  in  house. 

Sang.  You  have  children  then  1 

Hass.  Children!  Aye,  and  two  as  lovely,  as  lovely 
ones  as  ever  bless' d  mortal  man. 

Sang.  Girls  7 

Hass.  No  fortune  has  been  kind  to  me,  in  giving  me 
one  of  each. 

Sang.  Of  what  age  are  they! 

Hass.  Humph! 

Sang.  Of  what  age  are  they  ? 

Hass.  Age !  by  the  lord,  I  can  hardly  telL — Some  six- 
teen or  seventeen  1  and  I'll  challenge  all  nature  to  surpass 
them, — but  you  shall  judge  of  my  daughter,  for  here  she 
comes 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR   STAR.  13 


Enter  Fair  Star  from  the  house. 

Ah!  my  star  of  beauty  !  [comes  to  her.]  the  blessings  of 
the  morn  on  you  !  I  have  pick'd  up  two  poor  fellows  who 
were  cast  on  our  shore  this  morning  from  a  vessel  wreck'd 
in  last  night's  storm ;  and  you  must  cheer  and  bid  them 
welcome. 

[He  passes  Fair  Star  across  to  Sanguinbeck,  who,  on 
the  instant  he  sees  her,  starts — and  Topack,  who  has 
been  busy  eating,  the  moment  he  sees  her,  drops  what 
he  has  in  his  hand.  [Music] 

Sang.  Powers  of — 

Top.  Ah !  [Sanguinbeck  stops  his  mouth.] 

F.  Star.  The  strangers  are  faint :  help !  father ! 

Hass.  How  now,  sir ! 

Sang.  Pardon!  it  was  but  a  sudden  faintness — it  is 
pass'd — 

Hass.  Will  you  retire  to  an  apartment  ?  daughter,  pre- 
pare a  chamber —  [exit  Fair  Star  into  house. 

Sang.  No — the  air — the  soft  breeze  will  quick  restore 
me  to  myself. — 

Hass.  Come,  come, — well,  and  now  how  are  you  1 1 
suppose  my  daughter's  charms  surpris'd  you,  sir,  eh,  eh ! 

Sang.  True,  true,  I  was  surpris'd — the  mark  on  her 
forehead  of  a  brilliant  star,  caus'd  my  wonder. 

[looking  at  Topack. 

Hass.  The  star ! — yes,  and  so  I  call  her  Fair  Star. 

Sang.  And  she  is  your  daughter1? 

Hass.  My  daughter, — to  be  sure,  whose  do  you  think 
she  is  1  why  do  you  ask  that  1 

Sang.  Nay  but  from  a  strange  coincidence  of  appear- 
ances that — 

Hass.  Of  appearances — 

Sang.  Aye — to  a  tale  that  was  the  talk  of  the  whole 
city  from  whence  I  came,  and  thus  it  ran — Some  sixteen 
or  seventeen  years  since — 

Hass.  Seventeen  years ! 

Sang.  A  lovely  girl  was  stolen— 

Hass.  A  girl  stolen  I— * 


14  CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAf. 


Enter  Fair  Star  l.  h. 

Sang.  And  boy  too — 

Has*.  Ay? 

Sang.  The  one  mark'd  with  a  precious  jewel,  like  to  a 
brilliant  star — the  other,  one  of  a  ruby  tint. 

Hass.  A  ruby  tint ! — 

F.  Star.  What  do  I  hear  1 

Sang.  Both  plac'd  on  their  foreheads. 

Hass.  Indeed! 

[Topack  is  about  to. speak — Sanguinbeck  stops  him. 
and  who,  or  what  was  the  villain,  that  could  deprive  a 
parent  of  their  children. 

Sang.  Of  that  the  tale  is  silent. 

Hass.  More's  the  pity ;  for  the  wretch  who  could  de- 
prive a  parent  of  two  lovely  infants,  should  have  been 
branded  by  the  hand  of  providence,  with  some  mark  so 
indelible,  that  all  men  might  know  him. 

Sang.  A  mark ! — Ah,  it  will  discover  me. 

Hass.  Oh  !  that  I  knew  him  and  were  near  him,  I'd  fix 
my  fangs  on  his  flesh,  fast  as  a  hound  on  his  prey,  and 
never  loose  my  hold,  till  I  had  seen  the  bowstring  twisted 
tight  round  his  inhuman  throttle ! 

Sang.  Oh !  he  is  punish'd  be  sure  on't  while  he  exists. 

Hass.  Punish'd !  a  life  of  misery  cannot  atone  for  such 
an  act — but  your  pardon,  I  interrupted  your  story — 
where,  where,  where  were  they  left  ? 

Sang.  On  the  sea  shore — 

Hass.  How  long  since  1 

Sang.  About  seventeen  years. 

Hass.  'Tis  true,  and  I — I  sav'd  them ! 

Sang.  You !  you  ! 

Hass.  I — I — 

Sang.  How  1  how  1 

Hass.  I  will  relate  it  briefly — Thus,  then,  it  was — I  was 
once  a  poor,  yet,  I  trust  an  honest  man,  who  liv'd  by  the 
labour  of  my  hands :  In  my  morning's  walk  along  the 
shore,  my  eyes  were  attracted  by  two  lovely  infants  lay- 
ing naked,  and  exposed  on  the  sands,  who,  on  seeing  me, 
stretch'd  forth  their  little  hands,  and  in  speechless  sup- 
plication scem'd  to  implore  my  protection,  I  took  them  in 


CHERRY   AND    FAIR    STAR.  15 

my  arms,  and  hasten'd  home,  where  my  wife,  with  the 
fondness  of  a  mother,  nurs'd  and  rear'd  them  until  they 
were  twelve  years  of  age,  at  which  time  my  wife  died, 
and  left  to  me  the  sole  care  of  these  two  children,  but 
they  are  none  of  mine — I  am  not  their  father. 

F.  Star,  [behind  the  Aloe  exclaims.]  Not  my  father ! 

[Music. — they  start. 

Hass.  What  was  that  1  I  thought  I  heard — no,  no— 
it  was  nothing ! — so  stranger,  you  have  the  story  of  this 
youth  and  maiden,  and  if  you  are  acquainted  with  their 
parents,  divulge  it,  and — 

[Topack  is  about  to  speak — Sanguinbeck  stops  him. 
[exit  Fair  Star,  R.  H. 

Sang.  Oh !  whit  joy,  what  bliss  it  would  afford  me, 
if  I  wis  the  blessed  means  of  restoring  them  to  their 
disconsolate  parents. 

[Topack  again  attempts  to  speak. 
But  how  bee  a  me  you,  once  so  poor,  now  so  nch  ? 

Hass.  Ay,  that  is  my  own  secret !  and  the'  I  ha  e  been 
drawn  into' the  divulging  of  that  which  I  have  related  to 
you,  I  can  keep  the  rest. — But  this  much  I'll  tell  you,  I 
gain'd  them  by  no  dishonest  means.  And,  stranger  for 
the  assistance  I  afforded  you,  I  exact  but  one  promise. 

Sang.  Name  it,  name  it ! 

Hass.  Not  to  reveal  what  you  are  entrusted  with  to 
either  of  the  young  people. 

Sang.  I  promise. 

Hass.  'Tis  well — and  now,  let's  in,  an  hour's  rest  will 
ease  your  weary  limbs — come,  and  for  this  welcome  all  I 
ask  is  your  secresy  on  what  you  have  heard— come—come. 

[Music. — Exeunt  into  house — Topack  and  Sanguin- 
beck exchanging  looks  as  they  enter. 


16  CHERRY    AND    FAIR    8TAR. 


SCENE    IV. 

77ie  Forest,  the  Chace. 
CHORUS. 

[Horns  sound  and  are  echoed  behind. 
1st  Hunter.  Hillio!  hillio!  hillio!  [echoed. 

Enter  1st  Hunter,  r.  h. 

Hark,  hark,  over  valley  and  hill, 

From  dell  and  woodland  around, 
Over  streamlet  and  murmuring  rill, 
Sweet  echo  replies  to  the  sound. 

Hillio  !  hillio !  hillio  !  [echoed  r.  h. 

Answered  l.  h.  This  way— hark  !  they  reply, 

Thro'  thicket  and  covert  they  hound  ; 
From  dingle  and  brake  they  draw  nigh, 
k  While  echo  replies  to  the  sound. 

Hillio !  hillio !  hillio  !  [echoed. 

Enter  Hunters,  l.  h. 

1st  Hun,  Welcome,  brother  to  the  chace, 

Our  master's  footsteps  did  you  trace  ? 
2d  Hun.  The  tangled  thickets  we  have  beat, 

Yet  in  vain  our  master  seek. 
1st  Hun.  Sound  the  horn,  that  each  swelling  note, 

On  the  passing  gale  may  smoothly  float. 

[horn  echoed. 
Cherry,  [behind.]  Hillio !— hillio  !  hillio  ! 
1*/  Hun.  Hark !  hark !  that  way  comes  the  sound, 

Our  lov'd  master  we  have  found. 
Cherry,  [behind.]  Hillio !  hillio  !  hillio ! 
1st  Hun.    Listen  to  his  wish'd  reply  ; 

His  well  known  voice  we  can  descry. 
Cherry.  Hillio!  hillio! 
1*/  Hun.  Hark !  hark ! — hillio !  hillio  !  is  the  cry. 

[exeunt  severally. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  17 

SCENE  V. 

A  Forest. 

Enter  Cherry,  r.  h. 

Cherry.  Why,  was  there  ever  any  thing  so  perplexing  I 
I  hear  the  voices  of  my  companions  in  the  chace  near 
me,  yet  cannot  encounter  them !  I  am  quite  exhausted 
with  pursuing  the  sound,  and  must  rest  while  on  this 
bank :  I'll  hang  my  horn  and  spear  on  the  branch  of  this 
tree,  that  they  may  know  where  to  find  me,  if  they  pass 
this  way — I  am  very  tir'd,  and  very  hungry  too,  but  I 
cannot  resist  the  desire  to  repose  awhile — 

[lays  down  and  falls  asleep. 

[The  back  part  of  the  wood  gradually  opens,  and  thro' 
a  mist  shows  a  city  in  a  distance.  The  Fairy  Pap- 
pillo  is  seen  thro''  a  mist,  and  Cherry  standing  before 
her  in  an  attitude  of  wonder.  [Music. 

Pap.  [l.  h.]  Cherry,  why  look  you  thus  amaz'd  1 

C/ierry.  [r.  h.]  At  thy  form,  sweet  spirit,  for  so  I  con- 
clude you  are,  and  not  one  of  this  earth. 

Pap.  True,  and  my  errand  here,  is  to  impart  to  you 
news  of  deepest  import. 

Cherry.  Tome! 

Pap.  Aye,  to  thee,  Cherry. 

Cherry.  And  what  news  is  that,  sweet  Spirit  ? 

Pap.  To  tell  you,  you  are  not  the  son  of  Hassanbad. 

Cherry.  Not  the  son  of  Hassanbad ! 

Pap.  No ;  nor  are  you  of  this  land. 

Cherry.  What  place  then  1 

Pap.  See' st  thou  yon  stately  city  1 

Cherry.  I  do. 

Pap.  That  is  the  land  of  thy  birth. 

Cherry.  And  of  Fair  Star's  too  7 

Pap.  Ay,  which  city  you  and  Fair  Star  must  embark 
for  by  sunset  this  evening. 

Cherry.  By  what  means  1  in  what  way  must  we  reach 
if? 

Pap.  Behold  yon  gallant  vessel — [the  waves,  and  a 

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18  CHERRY    AND    FAIR   STAR. 

splendid  Galley  appears  in  the  distance. — Music.]  that, 
tnat  shall  convey  you  to  your  native  city. 
Cherry.  And  where  shall  I  find  that  Galley  % 
Pap.  Within  an  hour — mark  well — an  hour !  do  you 
and  Fair  Star  repair  to  the  shore,  where  all  shall  be  in 
readiness. — Fail  not,  or  wo  and  misery  will  follow ! — 
Obey,  and  power,  wealth  and  happiness  are  thine  and 
Fair  Star's. — Remember  within  an  hour — Farewell! 
[Music — the  wood  closes  on  the  vision.     The  Fairy 
Papillo  goes  to  the  horn,  touches  it — the  horn  sounds 
— Cherry  struggles  in  his  sleep. 
Cherry.  Yes,  yes— I  hear!  hither!  hither  this  way! 
this  wayl  now  comrades  [starts  up,]  not  here! — I'm  sure 
the  horn  sounded — and — no — no — and  yet   I  heard  it 
distinctly,  and  in  my  sleep  beheld  the  most  angelic  form ! 
it  spoke  of  Fair  Star,  my  sister  too)  and — 
F.  Star,  [without.]  Cherry !  Cherry  !— 
Cherry.  Ah !  that  voice !  it  is — it  is — it  is  my  sister. 

Music. — Enter  Fair  Star,  l.  h. 

F.  Star.  Oh  brother,  have  I  found  you  1 

Cherry.  Dear  sister ! 

F.  Star.  Why  have  you  staid  so  long  1 

Cherry.  Dear  Fair  Star  the  chace  overcame  me,  and 
I  sank  on  that  bank  to  repose  awhile,  when — 

F.  Star.  Oh  brother !  I  have  such  news  for  you. 

Cherry.  And  I  have  such  things  to  tell  you,  Fair  Star ! 
— scarce  had  I  laid  me  down,  when  a  figure  like  an 
Angel  stood  before  me,  and  told  me  I  was  not  the  son  of 
Hassanbad. 

F.  Star.  Good  heavens ! 

Cherry.  And  that  we  were  both  born  in  a  distant  city. 

F.  Star.  Is  it  possible  1 

Cherry.  And  that  before  night  we  must  quit  this 
shore. 

F.  Star.  Gtuit  this  shore ! 

Cherry.  And  sail  for  the  land  of  our  birth — 

F.  Star.  U  is  true,  brother !  all  is  true  [in  great  joy,]  I 
overheard  Hassanbad,  whom  we  always  thought  our 
father,  tell  it  to  a  stranger,  he  brought  home  with  him 
this  morning — he  said,  wtf  were  not  his  children. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  19 

Cherry.  But  can  you  tell  by  what  means  we  are  to 
reach  the  city  1 

F.  Star.  No. 

Cherry.  A  beautiful  ship  is  to  be  ready  at  the  shore  in 
an  hour  from  this  time,  and  I  promis'd  on  my  oath  to  be, 
with  you,  prepar'd  to  embark  in  it. 

F.  Star.  Can  it  be  Cherry  1 

Cherry.  Yes,  in  such  a  grand  vessel,  sure  no  king  yet 
ever  was  master  of. 

F.  Star.  Dear  brother,  let  us  quick  make  for  the  house 
and  prepare. 

Cherry.  Have  with  you,  sister !  for  I  feel  as  if  new  life 
and  strength  were  imparted  to  me,  since  this  news:  come, 
come  then,  away,  dear  sister.  [Music. — Exeunt. 

SCENE  VI. 

The  Villa  of  Hassanbad. 
Enter  SANGUiNBECK/rom  the  house,  l.  h. 

Sang.  Found  !  found !  what  is  best  to  be  done  1  Re- 
turn with  them  to  Cyprus,  I  dare  not — no,  no,  the  ven- 
geance of  my  employer  in  their  destruction  would  over- 
whelm me !  This  slave  too,  knows  the  secret,  and  his 
soft  and  tender  nature,  may  tempt  him  to  divulge  it  [To- 
pack  has  listened.]  Topack,  you  knew  me  well !  know  I 
am  not  one  to  be  easy  dealt  with — you  are  in  possession 
of  the  plot  laid  against  this  fair  maid  and  her  brother — 
now  mark  me — swear — 

Top.  Look — look,  Master — see — see ! 

Sang.  Perdition !  it  is  the  boy !  both  preserved. 

Enter  Cherry  and  Fair  Star,  r.  h. 

Sang.  Sweet  maid,  your  father  has  wonder' d  at  your 
long  absence,  and  is  most  anxious  to  see  you. 

Cherry.  Not  more,  sir,  than  my  sister  and  myself  are 
to  see  him,  so  pardon,  pray,  our  thus  abruptly  leaving 
you.  [Music. — Cherry  and  Fair  Star  exit  into  house. 

,  Sang.  What  a  form !  how  noble!  if  he  should  e'er  dis- 
ctototfr  that— [Tbpaclc  is  sneaking  (wards  the  house.]  Ah ! 


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CHERRY   AND   FAIR   8TAR. 


slave,  remember  your  oath !  remember  the  dagger  is  quick 
in  its  operation !  breathe  but  a  word,  give  but  a  sign,  a 
look,  and  I  plunge  it  in  your  heart,  [a  noise  heard  within 
of  disputing.]  Hark !  hark  !  what  tumult  this — 

Enter  Hassanbad,  Cherry  and  Fair  Star. 

Hass.  Why,  was  there  ever  such  romantic  folly  heard 
of  before  1 

Cherry.  Dear  Hassanbad,  it  must  be  so. 

Hass.  What,  quit  me,  your  father  ? 

Cherry.  No  power  can  alter  me. 

Sang.  What  is  the  dispute,  sir  1 

Hass.  Why,  some  spirit  has  taken  possession  of  them 
I  think,  they  vow  to  leave  me ;  me  who  have  more  than 
sixteen  years  nourish' d  them. 

Sang.  Leave  you  !  why  young  sir — 

Hass.  Some  phrenzy  has  possess'd  him ;  he  talks  of  an 
irresistable  impulse  to  visit  some  strange  city — that  he 
will  embark  on  the  instant. 

Sang.  Embark !  on  board  of  what  vessel  1 

Hass.  Nay  I  know  not ;  one  of  coral,  I  suppose,  bome 
on  the  back  of  dolphins,  or  I  know  not  what — now  dear 
Cherry,  my  dear  boy  ! 

Cherry.  It  is  in  vain  to  oppose  me,  no  power  can  alter 
me,  and  I  must  begone,  ere  another  hour  is  past. 

Hass.  Well,  if  you  have  the  power  to  build  a  ship, 
strong  and  yare,  with  mast  and  tackle  tight,  within  an 
hour's  space,  I'll  not  oppose  you,  but  on  the  contrary, 
we'll  joyfully  bear  you  company. 

Cherry.  Do  you  promise  that  3 

Hass.  I  do. 

Cherry.  Truly  1 

Hass.  Aye — truly ! 


FUStar.    \  Dear  Has8anbad- 
Sans;'  And  if  it  be 


Sang.  And  if  it  be  so,  and  you  will  accept  of  the  aid 
and  service  of  one  who  knows  all  points  the  various  winds 
do  blow,  to  steer  your  vessel  to  the  wish'd  for  port — I  am 
willing  to  b«  your  captain,  young  sir — 

Top.  And  I  your  Master, 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  21 

Hass.  Ha !  ha !  well  said  when  the  ship  is  built  tho' 
ha !  ha !  ha ! 

Cherry.  I  hold  you  all  to  your  several  promises — make 
ready  Hassanbad  to  meet  me  at  the  shore,  in  less  space 
than  one  short  hour,  and  if  you  find  not  a  vessel,  gallant 
built  and  rigg'd,  I  will  be  content  to  remain  and  endure 
your  taunts  and  sneers.  If  it  be,  as  I  said,  you  are  con- 
tent to  sail  with  me. 

Hass.  I  am — I  am — as  far  as  wind  and  water  will  carry 
us. 

Cherry.  'Tis  well — come,  come  let  us  in  and  prepare 
for  the  voyage — 

Hass.  Little  preparation  will  serve  for  such  voyage,  I 
fancy. 

Cherry.  Well,  well,  wait  but  an  hour  and  be  convinc'd. 

Hass.  I  shall — I  shall — ha  !  ha  ! 

[Exeunt  Cherry,  Hassanbad  and  F.  Star  into  house. 

Sang.  Should  this  romantic  project  prove  real,  I  shall 
have  them  again  within  my  power — If  a  vessel  be  pre- 
paid by  any  superhuman  means,  t.s  he  avows  it  will,  I 
will  steer  them  to  some- distant  thore,  wliere  I  may 
secure  them  beyond  escape — remember  your  oath,  and  if 
this  prove  true,  you  shall  henceforth  participate  in  my 
fortunes — come,  away  !  [Exeunt  into  house, 

SCENE  VII. 
A  Picturesque  Landscape. 

Aririana  and  Fairies,  r.  h.  meet  Papillo,  l.  h. 

[Music. 

Ariri.  Now,  my  trusty  Papillo,  have  you  drawn  the 
objects  of  your  care  to  the  appointed  place  7 

Pap.  I  have,  fair  Queen. 

Ariri.  Was  the  galley  ready  for  their  reception  1 

Pap.  It  was,  and  at  anchor  close  on  the  sands,  as  you 
commanded. 

Ariri.  With  sail  and  tackle  well  supplied  1 

Pap.  Ail,  and  of  most  costly  materials  are  they  com- 
pos'd. 

Ariri.  Did  you  see  them  embark  1 


m 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR. 


Pap.  I  did. 

Ariri.  And  quit  the  shore  1 

Pap.  Aye. 

Ariri.  Who  accompanies  them  in  their  voyage  1 

Pap.  Hassanbad,  the  long  suppos'd  father — 

Ariri.  Who  beside  1  i 

Pap.  Two,  who  but  this  morn  were  wreck 'd  on  this 
very  shore. 

Ariri.  I  know  them  well !  and  one  of  them  shall  in  time 
meet  the  punishment  his  wicked  deeds  deserve.  But, 
speed  thee,  my  Papillo,  to  the  vessel,  and  mark  my 
words — what  course  soe'er  this  stranger  steers  for,  do  you 
so  guide  the  galley,  that  it  make  for  no  other  port,  but 
that  of  Cyprus — Q,uick  away ! 

Pap.  I  am  gone,  all  potent  mistress,  to  do  thy  bidding. 
Song  Aririana.     [Exeunt  Papillo,  r.  h.  the  rest,  l.  h. 

SCENE  VIII. 

The  Port  and  Pier  of  Cyprus. 

A  Tower,  or  Light  House  on  one  side — A  Parapet 
Wall  close  down  with  the  front  of  the  stage — the  stage 
thrown  open  to  the  very  extent  at  the  sides  and  back. 

The  Pier  is  crowded,  with  the  Citizens  of  Cyprus  to  see 
the  Galley  enter  the  Port ;  Guns  firing — shouting 
&c. — The  Galley  comes  from  the  very  back  part  of  the 
stage,  and,  after  making  several  tacks,  passes  round 
the  Light  House  and  Pier,  and  enters  the  harbour 
of  Cyprus. 

Cherry,  Fair  Star,  Hassanbad,  Topack  and 
Sanguinbeck,  are  seen  on  the  deck. 

CHORUS. 

Sentinel  On  Omar's  Tower  the  signals  fly, 
To  warn  us  of  some  vessel  nijih, 
Gtuick,  the  floodgates  open,  let  in  the  tide, 
The  gallant  barque  in  port  can  safely  ride. 

[The  floodgates  are  opened,  and  t lie  waters  are  seen  to 
Jill  the  harbour. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  23 

Hark !  hark !  the  rolling  drum, 

And  martial  trumpets  loud 

Proclaim  them  great  that  come ! 

And,  see,  along  the  Pier  they  crowd, 

And  on  the  pebby  shore  they  stand, 

To  bid  the  strangers  welcome  to  our  land ! 

[The  Pier  is  JilVd  with  Spectators  and  Soldiers  vriffi 
Military  Band. 

Sound  the  trumpet !  let  the  cannons  roar ! 
Wave  the  Grecian  flag,  on  high ! 
A  barque  so  gallant  ne'er  before, 
Anchor'd  on  our  Cyprus  shore, 
As  that  which  now  draws  nigh ! 

[The  Galley  enters  the  harbour. 

Huzza — huzza — hark !  along  the  strand. 
They  shout  a  welcome  to  our  land. 
Huzza!  huzza! 

Curtain  falls. 

ACT  II. 

SCENE  1. 

The  Grove  of  Illusion. 

A  beautiful  Grove,  which  is  for  a  time  obscur'd  by  a 
thin  airy  vapour,  that  gradually  disperses  and  shews 
an  interminable  range  of  beautiful  Trees  and  Shrubs, 

Papillo  enters,  and  calls  together  her  Fairy  troop,  who 
as  they  enter  the  Grove,  their  numbers  are  multiplied 
ad  infinitum;  and  every  dance  and  gesture  is  by 
means  of  Reflectors  and  Illusion  quadrupled  to 
them. 

Enter  GIueen  Aririana. 

Queen.  Have  you  landed  your  charge  safe  in  Cyprus.  1 
Pap.  I  have,  my  Gtueen. 


24  CHERRY    AND    FAIR   STAR. 

Queen.  'Tis  well ;  and  for  thy  care,  thou  shalt  rove 
thro'  my  groves  and  walks  unrestrain'd  in  all  thy  plea- 
sures, when  this  pair  are  free  from  danger. 

Pap.  Are  they  not  so  my  Gtueen  1 

Queen.  Not  vet ;  for  the  youth  must  pass  the  ordeal 
of  adversity,  which  surmounted,  he  will  meet  a  gener- 
ous reward. 

Pap.  And  what  further  duties  must  I  render  him  1 

Queen.  You  must  work  upon  his  valor,  to  unravel  the 
hidden  secret  of  his  birth  and  Fair  Star's. — More  you 
shall  learn  hereafter,  for  the  present,  speed  to  Cyprus, 
and  interpose  thy  power,  wheresoe'er  it  chance  thee,  to 
aid  them.    Away  to  Cyprus.  [Exeunt  l.  and  R. 

SCENE  II. 
I 

The  Ramparts  and  Walls,  with  a  general  view  of  the 
Port  and  city  of  Cyprus. 

Enter  Soldiers  carousing  r.  h. 

GLEE. 

1st  verse.  Pass  the  cup  around,  my  hearts, 
For  wine  'tis  imparts, 

True  joy  to  us  traders  in  war ; 
Of  Greek  wine  we'll  quaff, 
Troll  the  song  sport  and  laugh, 

And  dance  to  the  sprightly  Guitar. 
Our  fathers  of  old, 
As  we  have  been  told, 

Fir'd  Troy  for  Helen,  their  beauty. 
But  we  have  no  Menelaus, 
For  a  lass  now  to  slay  us, 

Yet  to  Venus  pay  homage  and  duty. 
Then  pass  the  cup  around, 
Dull  care  is  aground, 

As  the  sparkling  Falernia  we  quaff. 

2nd  verse.  Fam'd  Achilles,  the  victor, 
Slew  intrepid  bold  Hector, 

With  his  long  Grecian  javelin  bo  stout, 


CHERRY   AND    FAIR    STAR.  25 

And  each  warlike  Trojan, 
At  home  could  not  sojourn, 

For  he,  charg'd  them,  and  put  'em  to  rout. 
The  fight  being  won, 
Right  blithely  they  sung, 

With  Ollahs  they  toss'd  the  cup  up. 
Drink  around  ere  we  part, 
Nought  enlivens  the  heart, 
Like  a  fraught  from  the  sparkling  cup ; 

Then  pass  the  cup  round  &c. 

[Exeunt  r.  h. 

Enter  Giaffer  and  Noureddin,  r.  h. 

Giaf.  And  could  you  not  learn  from  whence  they  came  % 

Nour.  No  my  Lord. 

Giaf.  And  in  a  vessel  so  richly  furnish'd,  say  you  1 

Nour.  Not  surpass'd  by  the  fam'd  Egyptain  Queen's, 
when  she  sail'd  to  meet  the  Roman  Lord. 

Giaf.  Where  dwell  they  % 

Nour,  In  the  Etruscan  villa  of  the  rich  Arabian  mer- 
chant, of  whom  they  have  purchas'd  it. 

Giaf.  So  wealthy  too  ^ 

Nour.  The  Galley,  my  Lord,  was  stow'd  with  caskets 
of  plate  and  iewels ;  and  wardrobes  of  most  costly  appa- 
rel, half  of  wnichare  scarcely  disembark'd. 

Gaif  Have  messengers  been  sent  to  command  the 
appearance  of  the  Captain  of  the  Galley,  before  me'? 

Nour.  They  have,  my  Lord. 

Gaif.  Saw  you  the  young  pair,  whose  beauty  you  so 
extoll'd  to  me  but  now  1 

Nour.  No  my  Lord,  but  report  bespeaks  them  to  be 
handsome  in  their  persons,  tho'  most  strange  in  their 
appearance. 

Giaf.  Wherefore  strange  % 

Nour.  One  of  them,  the  female,  has  a  mark  on  her 
forehead  of  a  most  brilliant  star. 

Giaf  [surprised.]  Ay. 

Nour.  The  youth  her  brother,  a  jewel  of  a  ruby  colour 
shines  bright  beneath  his  ringlets. 

Gaif.  [agitated.]  Indeed!  of  what  age  appear  they  1 

Nour.  By  nearest  guess,  not  more  than  seventeen. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAH. 


Giaf  It  is  not  well,  for  such  as  you  have  descrih'd  the 
owners  of  this  Vessel  to  be,  thus  to  enter  our  port  of 
Cyprus  unannounced — and  as  chief  Magistrate  of  the 
city,  acting  by  order  of  the  Queen,  it  is  my  duty  to  be 
most  strict  in  my  inquiries  concerning  these  strangers — 
hasten  therefore  the  approach  of  the  Captain  of  the 
Galley.  [going  R. 

Nour.  [going.]  He  comes,  my  Lord. 

Giaf.  Where,  which  is  the  man  %       * 

Nour.  He,  who  now  approaches. 

Gia/.  That!  is  that  the  captain  of  the  Galley? 

Nour.  It  is,  my  Lord. 

Giaf.  I  should  know  that  face ;  and  if — it  is — it  is — 
leave  me,  I  will  question  him.     [Music. — exit  Nour.  r.  h. 

Enter  Sanguinbeck  richly  dressed  l.  h.  going  R. 

Giaf.  Stranger- 
Sang.  Is  it  me  you  mean  ? 

Giaf.  You ; — I  must  speak  with  you — as  chief  Magis- 
trates of  this  city,  I  demand  to  know  from  whence  you 
camel 

Sang'.  From  the  port  of  Basora. — 

Giaf  As  a  merchant,  to  trade  with  us  of  Cyprus  1 

Sang.  No,  not  so. 

Giaf.  Wherfore  come  you  then  1 

Sang.  But  as  a  voyager. — My  master  is  of  an  enquir- 
ing mind,  and  wish'd  amongst  other  cities  fam'd  for  their 
greatness,  to  view  that  of  Cyprus. — no  more ! 

Giaf  What  rank,  what  title  bears  your  master  1 

Sang.  Title— 

Giaf  Ay,  title. 

Sang.  A  private  gentleman,  no  more. 

Giaf  His  name  T 

Sang.  Hassanbad. 

Giaf  And  the  youth  and  maiden  are  his  children  1 

Sang.  Yes,  yes,  Sir — 

Giaf  A  most  strange  and  costly  galley  for  a  private 
man  whose  wealth,  too,  seems  to  surpass  a  monarch's 
revenue— where  abides  your  master  1 

Sang.  At  the  rich  Arabian  merchant's. 

Giaf  And  you  dwell  with  them  1 

Sang.  Aye,  Sir. 


CHERRY   AND   FAIR   STAR. 


27 


Giaf.  Were  you  ever  in  this  city  before  1 

Sang.  No,  never  'till  now. 

Giaf.  Never? 

Sang.  No— never. 

Giaf.  So,  farewell ;  [going  U  H.]  a  short  time  hence 
and  we  may  meet  again.         [Music. — exit  Giqffer,  l.  h. 

Sang.  What  may  this  meanl  His  words  betray'd  sus- 
picion, after  an  absence  of  seventeen  years,  surely  none 
can  recognize  me ;  and  yet,  his  scrutinizing  eye  seem'd  to 
intimate  a  previous  knowledge  of  me ;  and  each  word  he 
utter'd  fell  upon  my  ear,  like  the  voice  of  one  I  tremble 
but  to  think  of! — If  it  should  be — no — no — no— he  is  long 
since  dead,  and  no  living  creature  knows  me  but  Topack 
— what  accursed  chance  drove  the  vessel,  spite  of  all  my 
efforts  to  the  very  port  I  would  have  avoided  1  I  must 
be  cautious — should  fortune  favor  me,  for  a  time,  I  will 
store  myself  from  the  treasures  of  the  vessel,  and  sail  far, 
far  from  this  dreadful  city.  [Music. — exit  R.  h. 

SCENE  III. 

The  Etruscan  Villa — the  Vestibule  looking  on  the  sea, 
thro1  a  range  of  beautiful  walks.  . 

Enter  Cherry,  Fair  Star,  and  Hassanbad.  richly 
dressed,  r.  h.  u. 

Hass.  Nay,  nay,  only  consider. 

Cherry.  Now  prithee  father  that  was,  don't  thwart  me ; 
you  are  ever  crossing  me ;  had  I  follow'd  your  counsel,  I 
and  my  dear  sister  might  have  remain'd  all  our  lives  on 
our  solitary  island,  and  never  have  visited  this  beautiful 
city. 

Hass.  Well,  well  dear  boy,  for  still  you  are  so,  I  only 
advise  a  little  caution — not  to  be  so  lavish  of  the  riches, 
which  fortune  has  so  miraculously  sent  you. 

F.  Star.  Hassanbad  advises  well ;  do  not  so  soon  bro- 
ther, mix  with  these  strangers. 

Cherry.  Wherefore,  dear  sister,  do  they  not  court  our 
acquaintance  1 

F  Star.  True,  but  prove  them  first  to  be  worthy  our 
knowing,  else  let  us  pass  our  days  in  peace  among  our- 
selves, while  we  remain  in  this  new  habitation. 


28  CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR. 

Cherry.  Nay,  dear  sister,  it  were  an  offence  to  refuse 
their  visits.  I  have  return'd  answers  to  all  who  have  sent 
their  names,  tjjat  I  should  be  proud  to  see  them  this  even- 
ing at  our  villa,  where  my  dear  sister  shall  shine  like  a 
queen  among  them.  [a  noise  witlvout,  of  talking. 

Hass.  What  tumult  is  that  7 

Cherry.  It  is  Topack,  whom  I  have  appointed  as  my 
secretary,  and  master  of  the  revels ;  and  he's  busy  with 
the  different  tradesmen,  artist's  and  others,  making  pre- 
parations to  receive  our  guests  in  a  manner  befitting  our 
fortunes. 

Hass.  Well,  well ;  light  come,  light  go.  'Tis  true  our 
ship  was  stow'd  with  wealth  enough  to  satisfy  the  most 
voluptuous ;  but  it  may  lead  to  unhappiness. 

Cherry.  How  so  1 

Hass.  It  may  create  a  jealousy  in  the  natives  to  see  a 
stranger  possess'd  of  riches  beyond  the  geatest  lord  among 
them ;  therefore,  dear  boy  be  cautious. 

Cherry.  Nay  fear  me  not ; — besides,  the  galley  waits 
in  the  harbour,  and  if  we  find  our  situation  here  unplea- 
sant, we  can  quit  it  at  an  hours  notice.  So  be  gay,  dear 
sister,  and  dazzle  all  beholders  with  your  beauty.  And 
do  you  Hassanbad,  receive  and  welcome  our  guests  as 
they  arrive.  Come,  come,  away,  and  make  ready  for 
their  reception.  [Exeunt  Hassanbad  top,  rest  L.  H. 

Music— Enter  Topack  with  Tradesmen,  Artists,  Sec. 

1st  Trades.  Worthy  sir,  permit  me  to  offer  this  list. 

2nd  Trades.  Be  pleas'd  to  look  at  my  inventory. 

3d  Trades.  And  mine. 

4th  Trades.  And  mine. 

Top.  Don't  hurry  me.     Is  all  ready  % 

All.  All,  all. 

Top.  Fit  for  the  reception  of  our  guests. 

All.  All,  all. 

Top.  Now  for  your  accounts — what  arc  you  ? 

1st  Trades.  Purveyor,  sir, — Purveyor  to  the  late  owner 
of  this  mansion,  and  hope  for  your  honour's  favours. 

Top.  Favours  1  oh  true !  you  understand  ?  [points  to 
the  palm  of  his  hand.] 


CHERRY    AND   FAIR   STAR.  29 

1st  Trades.  If  your  honour  would  be  pleas'd  to  accept 
of  this — [gives  money  to  Topack.     Topack  crosses  to  each.] 

2nd  Trades.  I  furnish' d  the  house  with  wines. 

Top.  Hem !  [holds  out  his  hand.] 

3d  Trades.  And  I  with  silks  and  merchandize. 

Top.  Hem !  [holds  out  his  hand.] 

4th  Trades.  1  decorated  the  grand  pavillion,  and  hope 
to — 

Top.  Hem !  hem !  [holds  out  his  hand.] 
All       1  If  your  honour — 
the        >  Would  your  honour — 

Trades.  )  May  I  hope  that — 

Top.  Ay,  ay  to  be  sure ;  you  shall  be  retain'd — so  to 
work,  to  work. 

1st  Trades.  Bless  your  honour.  "1    ail        , 

2nd  Trades.  Worthy  sir—  I   Ml  fLeak 

3d  Trades.  Thanks,  sir,  thanks.  f    ^  **# 

4th  Trades.  Long  live  the  noble  strangers.  J  exeunt  R-  H- 

[Music. — Topack  laughing,  and  looking  at  the  money 
he  has  received,  when  turning  to  go  off,  he  is  met  by 
the  little  old  woman. 

Top.  What  want  you  here  1  begone ! — This  is  no  place 
for  such  as  you. 

Old  TV.  Nay,  good  sir,  refuse  not  aid  to  the  poor  and 
old. 

Top.  Old  and  poor  are  you  1  There's  for  your  poverty, 
as  for  your  age  I  cannot  amend  that. 

Old  W.  Nav,  it  is  not  base  money,  that  I  want. 

Top.  No  ;  what  then  1 

Old  TV.  An  interview  with  your  lady. 

Top.  My  lady !  you,  you  talk  with  her ;  she  is  not  us'd 
to  converse  with  the  like  of  you. 

Old  TV.  And  yet  I  must  see  her. 

Top.  Indeed  you  must  not — so  begone. 

Old  TV.  And  you'll  not  conduct  me  to  her  1 

Top.  By  our  prophet,  no !    So  no  more  words,  but 
away. 

Old  TV.  Yet  reflect — say  you  will — 

Top.  If  1  do,  may  my  tongue  never  wag  more ! 

Old  TV.  Be  it  so.  for  the  refusal  of  my  request,  be  dumb, 
and  so  farswell.  \exit  l.  h. 

c2  ^ 


30  CHERRY   AND   FAIR   STAR. 

[Topack  exults  and  seems  to  talk  to  himself,  till  at  last  he 
finds  he  has  no  voice,  then  his  passion  changes  into 
grief. 

Enter  Hassanbad,  l.  h.  u. 

Hass.  So,  Mr.  Secretary,  or  Major  Domo,  or  whatso- 
ever you  are,  are  the  preparations  ready  7 

Top.  As—gag— gag. 

Hass.  What  say  you  1 

Top.  Ag — gag — gag. 

Hass.  What  the  deuce  do  you  mean  1  Speak  to  be 
understood. 

Top.  Ag — gag — gag. 

Hass.  Why,  what  ails  you  1  have  you  lost  the  use  of 
your  tongue. 

Top.  [nods.] 

Hass.  What!  dumb. 

Top.  [nods.] 

Hass.  Why  in  the  name  of  wonder,  how  came  you 
thus  ? 

Top.  [describes  in  action  the  little  old  woman  made  him 
so.] 

Hass.  An  old  woman,  mean  you  1 

Top.  [nods.] 

Hass.  What  was  she  here  1 

Top.  [nods.] 

Hass.  What,  since  I  left  the  grounds  1 

Top.  [nods.] 

Hass.  And  she — she  has  you  dumb  ] 

Top.  [nods.] 

Enter  Sanguinbeck,  l.  h. 

Hass.  Here  comes  your  companion ; — here's  sad  work 
to  begin  with,  in  our  voyage  to  this  island. 

Sang.  What  has  happen'd  1 

Hass.  What !  why  this  poor  fellow  has  been  struck 
dumb  all  at  once. 

Top.  [nods.] 

Sang.  Dumb ! — thus  far  fortune  befriends  mc  j  he  can- 
not now  at  least  betray  me. 


CHERRY   AND   FAIR    STAR. 


SI 


Hass.  See  yonder  comes  your  young  master  and  hi* 
sister,  ready  to  receive  the  expected  guests. 

Enter  Cherry  and  Fair  Star  richly  dressed. 

Hass.  So  here's  a  goodly  begining  to  our  visit  to  thi» 
city. 

Cherry.  What  mean  you  1 

Hass.  Only  your  prime  secretary  has  lost  his  speech, 
that's  all — this  poor  fellow  is  dumb. 

Cherry.  How  came  he  so  7 

Hass.  Some  imp  or  other  in  the  form  of  a  decrepid  old 
woman  has  floWn  away  with  his  tongue. 

Cherry.  Is  it  so  ? 

Top.  [nods.] 

F.  Star.  Like  an  old  woman  say  you  1 

Top.  [nods.] 

.  F.  Star.  It  must  have  been  the  one,  who  foretold  me, 
Hassanbad  was  not  my  father. 

i  Cherry.  Nay  dear  sister,  droop  not.  It  shall  be  my 
care  to  console  the  poor  fellow  by  every  act  of  kindness  I 
can  bestow — so  cheer  up,  dear  sister,  [music  heard  with- 
out.] Hark !  our  guests  are  arrived.  Come,  come,  dear 
sister  be  gay  and  make  them  welcome. 

[Various  visitors  assemble  ushered  in  by  a  train  of 
servants,  l.  h.  u.  Cherry,  Hassanbad,  and  F.  Star 
bid  them  welcome.  One  makes  towards  Sanguinbeek 
and  takes  him  apart. 

Sang.  To  speak  with  me  1  I  am  a  stranger  to  your 
city.     YVhat  can  be  your  business  with  me  1 

Stranger.  That  you  shall  know  when  we  are  alone. 

Sang.  I  am  not  us'd  to  be  commanded  thus,  and— » 

Stranger.  See  you  this  paper  1  Obey  or — 

Sang.  I  do — I  do — this  way — this  way,    [Exeunt  L.  H, 

Music. — Topack  having  noticed  the  interview  follows 
them  off.  [Sofa  brought  on,  l.  h. 

Cherry.  Welcome,  most  welcome!  I  am  honor5 d  in 
your  notice,  and  beg  you  freely  to  partake  of  what  my 
means  can  afford,  and  give  a  loose  to  mirth  and  revelry. 


CHERRY    AND    PAIR   STAR. 


CHORUS. 

Let  the  merry  cymbal  sound, 
]  n  sportive  measure  beat  the  ground, 
Join  the  joy  inspiring  dance, 
With  nimble  foot  each  pair  advance. 
Welcome  to  our  Cyprian  isle, 
Where  Venus  did  the  hours  beguile, 
May  your  bliss  each  hour  increase 
And  crown  your  ears  in  balmy  peace. 
Let  the  merry  cymbal,  &c. 

[Dancing  in  which  Cherry  and  Fair  Star  dance. 
Pas  de  deux.  [All  retire  up. 

SCENE  IV 

The  Colmade. 

Enter  Topack  £.  ir.  crosses  and  exit  r.  it. — Enter  San- 
guinbeck  and  Stranger,  l.  h.  [Gaijfer  in  disguise.] 

Sang.  Now,  sir,  we  are  safe  from  intruders : — what  is 
the  purport  of  this  interview  ? 

Giaf.  To  tell  you,  1  know  you. 

Sang.  Know  me ! 

Giaf.  Seventeen  years  since,  I  releas'd  you  from  the 
galling  fetters  of  a  galley  slave. 

Sang.  Ah !  Giafler  !  alive ! 

Giaf.  He.  [throws  open  his  dress.]  [Music. 

Sang.  Oh  do  not  betray  me,  do  not  consign  me  over  to 
death,  or  what  is  worse,  the  bondage  of  a  slave. 

Giaf.  Villain  !  you  remember  the  conditions,  on  which 
you  were  to  purchase  your  liberty  and  life  1 

Sang.  I  do — 1  do— 

Giaf.  How  comes  it  then,  that  the  infants  you  vow'd  to 
destroy,  yet  live  1  nay  more,  that  you  have  dar'd  to  return 
with  them  to  Cyprus  1 

Sang.  It  was  my  purpose  at  our  parting  to  have  ful- 
fill'd  my  promise.    For  three  stormy  nights  we  were  ex- 


33  CHERRY  AND  FAIR  STAR. 

'.  '  aa 

pose'd  to  the  fury  of  the  elements ;  on  the  morning  of  the 
fourth,  our  bark  got  on  shore  on  a  small  island,  where  I 
left  them  to  the  mercy  of  fate,  and  for  sixteen  years  have 
been  ignorant  of  their  existence ;  when  fortune  cast  me 
again  on  the  very  island  where  I  had  left  them.  And  on 
the  self-same  day,  the  galley,  that  brought  them  hither 
was  by  magic,  for  no  mortal  power  could  have  achiev'd 
such  a  wonder,  found  waiting  on  the  shore: — some 
supernatural  instinct  compell'd  the  youth  to  quit  the 
island  and  embark  on  board  the  galley — I  offer'd  my  ser- 
vice and  on  the  same  day  we  all  set  sail- 

Giaf.  And  why  steer'd  you  to  Cyprus. 

Sang.  In  vain  I  strove  against  it — some  overruling 
power  drove  the  vessel  to  this  port. 

Giaf.  This  tale's  all  a  trick,  a  fabrication ;  but  mark 
me  this  paper  invests  me  with  full  power  over  your  life, 
and  by  our  prophet  I  swear  it,  if  before  the  turret  clock 
strikes  ten,  you  do  not  bring  me  an  assurance  they  are 
dead,  thy  head  shall  pay  the  penalty  of  thy  neglect — re- 
member, e'er  the  turret  clock  strikes  ten. 

[Music. — exit  Giajfer  l.  h. 

Sang.  It  must  be  so ;  they  must  die ;  yes  both,  both 
must  perish  by  this  hand.  I  cannot  escape }  no  nothing 
but  their  deaths  can  save  me.  I  will  seek  tnem  instantly- 
overcome  with  the  sports  of  the  dance,  Cherry  has  betaken 
himself  to  his  couch — I  will  watch  my  time,  and  unseen 
by  mortal  eye  strike  the  fatal  blow.  [Exit  l.  h. 

[Music. — Topack  comes  trembling  forward,  at  tength  ht 
recovers  and  vows  to  follow  and  prevent  the  deed. 


34 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR. 


SCENE    V. 


On  one  side  a  recess  with  a  couch — on  the  opposite  tide 
a  door  way,  k.  in  flat.  Cherry  is  asleep  on  the 
conchy  over  which  hangs  a  lamp.  Sanguinbeck 
comes  on  cautiously  n.  p.  in  flat,  and  Topack  follow- 
ing— Sanguinbeck  is  irresolute — Topack  hides  behind 
the  drapery  of  the  couch.  Sanguinbeck  approaches 
the  couch,  and  quits  it  again  unable  to  strike. 

Sang.  I — I  cannot  strike — my  arm  refuses  the  cruel 
office — no — no  I  cannot. 

[at  this  time  the  clock  strikes  ten. 
Ah !  'tis  the  signal  of  my  death,  or  his,  or  both.  It  must 
be — he  dies. 

[As  he  approaches  the  couch,  Topack  having  hidden  be- 
hind it,  blows  out  tfte  lamp. 
What  accursed  chance  has  extinguish'd  the  light.    Ah ! 
I  hear  foootsteps — I  must  be  quick. 

[He  again  gets  towards  the  covjcIi  when  he  is  about  to 
stab  Cherry — Topack  wrests  the  dagger  from  his 
hand — struggles  with  him — Sanguinbeck  falls — 
Cherry  escapes  at  a  window— Topack  follows  him. 

Sang.  Foil'd  again !  some  invisible  power  interposes. 
Ah  1  a  light :  it  is,  it  is  Fair  Star. 

[Fair  Star  comes  down  the  stairs  with  a  lamp,  l.  h.  goes 
towards  the  couch. — Music. 

F.  Star.  Cherry  dear  brother — ah  !  not  here  1  gone — 
and  Sanguinbeck  you  here !  wherefore  are  you  in  this 
chamber — ah !  why  look  so  upon  me  1  ah !  what  would 
you  1  a  dagger  too !  for  what  purpose  are  you  here  1 

Sang.  A  wicked  one. — It  was  I  who  stole  you  from 
your  parents  while  yet  an  infant — 

F.  Star.  You ! 

Sang.  I — the  very  wretch,  whom  fate  now  commands 
this  instant  to  destroy  you — 

F.  Star.  Ah  !  for  mercy  spare  me ;  think  on  the  kind- 
ness shown  you,  when  shipwreck'd  upon  our  coast — 
think  of  my  affection  to  my  dear  brother,  and  spare,  oh! 
spare  me !  [on  her  knees.] 

Sang.  Let  the  axe  or  bow  string  do  their  office — I  will 
not  perform  the  cruel  deed,  [raises  her  up.] 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  35 

F.  Star.  Bless  you  !•  bless  you  ! 

Sang.  You  must  away  !  you  must  fly  on  the  instant. 

F.  Star.  Fly  whither ;  but  quit,  quit  this  city. 

F.  Star.  But  my  brother. 

Giaf.  [without.]  Follow  I  to  the  right. 

San^.  I  see — I  hear  them  come. 

F.  Star.  Them !  who  1  ; 

Sang.  Your  foes  and  mine — 

Giaf.  [without.]  Follow !  search,  search  every  avenue. 

Sang.  Away !  away,  if  you  would  save  your  life,  now 
while  the  bright  moon  lends  her  light  to  guide  us,  and  to 
gain  the  vessel. 

F.  Star.  And  leave  my  brother — never,  never — 

Sang.  Fear  not  for  him !  the  same  guardian  power  that 
has  protected  you  both  from  your  birth  will  still  befriend 
you !  hence  away,  do  not  mistrust  me,  but  away  while  yet 
escape  is  possible.  [Exeunt  l.  h.  d.  in  flat. 

SCENE  VI. 

The  Valley  on  the  skirts  of  the  city  of  Cyprus  which  is 
seen  in  the  distance.     The  moon  shining  very  bright. 

Cherry  and  Topack  lying  on  a  bank.     »*! 

The  Fairy  Papillo  appears  l.  h. 

Pap.  Cherry  awake !  arise !  and  you  his  faithful  vassal. 

Cherry.  Ah !  that  form,  the  spirit  of  the  forest! 

Pap.  The  same. 

Cfierry.  Oh.tell  me  of  my  sister,  of  Fair  Star. 

Pap,  Fair  Star  is  not  thy  sister. 

Cherry.  Not  my  sister  1 

Pap.  No ;  but  of  royal  issue  are  you  both,  and  thy 
reward  shall  be  thy  union  with  Fair  Star,  if  you  en 
counter  the  dangers  that  interpose  between  you  and  her 

Cherry.  Oh !  talk  not  of  danger  I  would  brave  the  bit- 
terest ills  of  fate  to  be  blest  with  Fair  Star. 

Pap.  Seek  then  the  dancing  waters,  whose  powers 
are  such  that  they  can  bestow  on  those,  who  taste  of 
them  never  fading  youth  and  beauty  and  joy  supreme ! 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  36 

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Cherry.  Where  may  they  be  found  1 

Pap.  In  the  burning  forest,  in  the  Lybian  deserts ;  that 
once  obtain'd,  it  will  conduct  you  to  the  summit  of  Cau- 
casus, where  the  green  bird  of  the  icy  mountain  will 
lead  you  into  the  presence  of  thy  father — are  you  willing 
to  make  the  trial  1 

Cherry.  I  am. 

Pap.  Be  firm,  fear  not,  overcome  thy  opponents,  and 
be  bless'd ! 

[Music. — A  part  of  the  rock  opens  and  shews  a  brilliant 
suit  of  armour,  with  a  looking  glass  shield. 

Pap.    This  glittering  armour  of  temper  true, 
No  opposing  power  can  subdue  ; 
But  all  resistless  force  must  yield, 
Before  this  bright  refulgent  shield. 

[Topack  assists  Cherry  to  put  on  a  breast  plate  and 
helmet — gives  him  the  shield  and  sword,  and  also 
furnishes  himself  with  arms — unsheaths  and  flour- 
ishes his  sword. 

AriaL—CKORVS. 

Cherry,  Cherry,  quick  away, 
Thy  guardian  genius  streight  obey. 
The  magic  waters  if  you  gain, 
Every  wish  you  will  obtain. 
To  the  burning  forest  speed, 
Relief  shall  wait  you  at  your  need. 
Would  you  save  your  lov'd  Fair  Star, 
Quickly  mount  your  friendly  car. 
Away !  away !  away ! 

[The  bank  on  which  Cherry  reposed,  changes  to  a  War 
chariot  drawn  by  eagles.  Cherry  and  Topack  get 
into  it,  which  carries  them  off,  as  the  chorus  ends. 


CHERRY    AND    FAIR    STAR.  3? 


SCENE  VII. 

The  Burning  Forest. 

In  the  midst  of which  stands  the  dancing  Waters  in  a 
das  in — the  Waters  bubble  and  have  a  dancing  mo- 
tion. The  Forest  has  the  appearance  of  jflrt,  by 
means  of  gas,  red  foil  and  red  fire. 

Enter  Cherry  and  Topack  cautiously — see  the  wa- 
ters— Cherry  approaches,  is  repelVd  by  the  fire  issu- 
ing from  various  parts  of  the  earth,  and  the  makes 
several  attempts,  is  driven  back  by  Salamanders,  Ser- 
pents Sec.  Which  he  encounters  and  compels  to  re- 
treat by  the  reflection  in  the  glass  shield — Topack 
is  equally  valiant — a  Gigantic  figure  in  Jiery  ar- 
mour, 'with  a  shield  large  enough  to  conceal  his  whole 
frame,  and  with  a  sword  of  fire  encounters  Topack, 
who  defends  himself  with  a  club,  while  Cherry  en- 
counters two  others  ;  Cherry,  by  the  reflection  of  his 
glass  shield  drives  Ihem  off.  Topack  is  overcome  arid 
beat  to  the  ground,  when  Cherry  returns,  and  inter-, 
poses  his  shield  between  the  figure  in  burning  armour, 
and  Topack.  The  figure  shrinks  away  appalVd 
arid  sinks  unperceptably  thro''  the  earth.  Cherry 
takes  the  silver  ewer  and  rushing  up  to  the  fountain^ 
obtains  the  waters,  when  the  whole  disappears  aiia) 
shews — i 

SCENE  VIII, 

The  Frozen  Mountains  of  Caucasus  the  Geeen  Bird  U 
perclCd  upon  the  highest  peak.     Bud  sings 

BIRD. 

Gallant  youth,  if  mo  you  seek, 
Mount  this  icy  crown'd  peak, 
Would  you  you  parents  know, 
Climb  this  frozen  hill  of  snow. 


38 


CHERRY    AND   FAIR    STAR. 


Arial— CHORUS. 

Follow !  follow,  whercsoe'er  it  go, 
This  rolling  sparry  ball  of  snow. 

[A  ball  of  snow  runs  round  the  stage ;  Topaek  end\ 
vours  to  catch  it — fit  slips  about — the  Ball  ajttr  ?yJ 
ous  turns  runs  up  the  ascent  to  the  frozen  peak,  wh\ 
the   Green  Bird  is  perched.     Topaek  is  unable\ 
follow*  but  Cherry  succeeds  in  keeping  his  footii 
When  he  is  at  the  top,  and  is  about  to  catch  the  Gri 
Bird,  it  files  down  into  the  abyss  below.     At  the  sa\ 
time  the  Peak  sinks  with  Cherry  on  it,  and  disclaim 
a  fanciful  temple  of  Icicles,  with  Papillo  standi 
on  it. 
Pap.  Cherry,  thy  trial's  past,  and  joy  and  bliss  sli 
fo  low.     [To  Topaek.]  For  thy  attachment  to  thy  Prinl 
1  restore  thee  to  thy  speech.     Now  Cherry,  receive  1 
bright  reward  of  all  thy  sufferings  !     Lo  Behold  ! 

[She  waves  her  wand  and  scene  chan£ 

SCENE  IX. 


The  Pallace  of  Cyprus, 

The  King  and  his  brother  discovered,  surrounded  by\ 
brilliant  court  with  Guards,  Banners  ice.  CheM 
and  Fair  Star  on  each  side  of  them.  The  Ki§ 
joins  their  hands. 

CHORUS. 

Huzza  !  huzzah !  let  all  the  nation  ring, 
"With  shouts  of  joy  proclaim  the  King, 
By  bounteous  Heaven's  high  behest, 
With  a  daughter's  charms  supremely  blest ! 
Announce  the  union  far  and  wide, 
Of  Cherry  and  his  lovely  bride, 

Announce  &c. 

FINIS. 


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